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MondayOct 04, 2021 4:25 am

420 with CNW — Federal Report Finds More Financial Institutions Are Working with Cannabis Businesses

Recently released federal data shows that the number of credit unions and banks working with cannabis businesses has increased in the last quarter. Figures show that by the end of June 2021, 706 financial institutions were actively serving marijuana clients. This is a slight increase from the 687 institutions recorded in the previous quarter. The data, which was released by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, comes at a time when legislators are calling for Congress to protect credit unions and banks that work with the marijuana industry from penalties imposed by federal regulators. This is despite the 2014 Financial Crimes…

FridayOct 01, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Canadian Marijuana Sector Demands Changes to Policies Stifling Infused Drinks

The cannabis beverages segment has been receiving plenty of attention since 2020 when the first cannabis-infused drinks hit the market. Thanks to nano-emulsification technology, cannabis companies can now develop smoothly infused products consistently, a feat that gave them trouble in the segment's early days. But, although cannabis technology has reached a level where customers can expect high-quality cannabis beverages, companies now have to deal with legislations that are inadvertently harming the young industry. In Canada, restrictive cannabis regulations are preventing industry players from selling cannabis drinks in a familiar way and attracting new customers who would not have purchased cannabis…

FridayOct 01, 2021 9:00 am

USA CBD Expo 2021 Hosts the Nation’s Largest CBD and Hemp Trade Show

What: USA CBD Expo 2021 When: October 28-30, 2021 Where: Chicago, Illinois Details on the Venue: Hosted at the famous McCormick Place convention center in downtown Chicago Key Stats: 50+ field experts, 300 unique vendors, and thousands of high-quality products from all over the globe The skyrocketing global CBD and hemp markets have only continued to dominate the industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, professionals from around the world can finally come together to discuss the knowledge, experience and advice they’ve acquired this past year at the USA CBD Expo 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The event is hosted from October…

FridayOct 01, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Marijuana Sector Employs Thousands from Restaurant, Retail Segments

A report has found that about 320,000 Americans are working in the cannabis industry. This represents a more than 30% increase from 2020 figures, making cannabis one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors. This also means that the United States has more legal marijuana workers than electrical engineers, paramedics or dentists. The marijuana industry has grown significantly since last year when cultivation facilities and dispensaries were classified as essential businesses by various states at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Published in partnership with Whitney Economics, the Leafly Jobs Report shows that in 2020, the industry added about 80,000 jobs to…

ThursdaySep 30, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Researchers Investigate Whether CBD May Help Treat Oral Ulcers

Ever since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and its derivatives, the demand for cannabidiol (“CBD”), a hemp extract claimed to be full of potent medicinal properties, has skyrocketed. Plenty of people around the country have been using CBD to alleviate a wide variety of health issues including pain, anxiety, and skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis, among others. As the nascent CBD industry grows every year, scientists around the world have been avidly studying the cannabinoid to see just how much medical potential it holds. A recent study by researchers from Sichuan…

ThursdaySep 30, 2021 11:32 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (NASDAQ: LEXX) Versatile DehydraTECH(TM) Technology Improving Taste, Bioabsorption, Efficacy of Drugs

Lexaria Bioscience is the global innovator behind the disruptive DehydraTECH(TM) drug delivery technology DehydraTECH’s taste-masking capabilities eliminate the need for unwanted sweeteners or chemical masking agents The technology also significantly increases the bioavailability of drugs, speeds up the rate of drug onset, and boosts brain absorption DehydraTECH presents numerous opportunities and has been evaluated in R&D programs featuring DehydraTECH-processed nicotine, antivirals, and cannabidiol Oral delivery is the easiest and most convenient way to administer medications, yet it is prevalently associated with patient noncompliance owing to many drugs’ bitter taste. The problem appears widespread and necessitating remedial bitterness-masking interventions. But as…

ThursdaySep 30, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Growing Numbers of Menopausal Women Resort to Cannabis for Symptomatic Relief

Between the ages of 45 to 55, most women will experience menopause as their estrogen levels steadily decline. One in 100 women will start going through this inevitable stage of life before they hit age 40. Regardless of when menopause starts, the symptoms associated with it are similar across the board. They include irregular periods, chills, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes and weight gain among others. Although some medications are proven to help women weather these symptoms, an increasing number of women have been turning to cannabis for this purpose. According to a new study, a “good…

WednesdaySep 29, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Amazon Voices Support for Federal Cannabis Legalization, Ends Employee Drug Testing

Amazon recently let up on its screening policies for cannabis, with company officials vocalizing their support for the federal legalization of the plant. Beth Galetti, who is the company’s HR boss, stated that the company had restored employment eligibility for applicants and past employees who had been denied employment or fired during cannabis screenings. Galetti added that pre-employment cannabis testing had disproportionately impacted communities of color by impeding job placement and, by extension, the growth of the economy. She noted that this inequitable treatment was unacceptable. Earlier in June, company officials stated that they would no longer screen their workers…

WednesdaySep 29, 2021 12:35 pm

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Pioneering the Growth of Cannabis-Infused Beverages

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. is a diversified health & wellness beverage and natural products company, which offers in-house brands and provides white-label production and distribution solutions to its industry-leading partners BevCanna has recently announced tie-ups with Keef Brands as well as with The Tinley Beverage Company to produce and distribute their products within the Canadian continent Functional drinks and drinks based on plant derivatives — particularly those containing cannabis- or hemp-derived ingredients like cannabidiol (“CBD”) or tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) — have rapidly established themselves as one of the fastest-growing verticals within the North American beverage industry, with a recent study forecasting the…

WednesdaySep 29, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Benefits of Switching to Hemp Fashion, Clothing

As the popularity of cannabis grows, so does that of the hemp plant. Hemp is a variety of the cannabis sativa plant, which has various industrial applications, including as a construction material. Hemp is a highly sustainable crop that can nourish the soil without the need of pesticides. The plant’s stalk has low levels of THC and is fibrous. Its fabric, which is not only durable, long lasting and efficient, is soft and comfortable on the skin. You can find bedding items such as blankets, duvets and bedsheets, as well as tablecloths and clothes, including skirts, pants, jackets and dresses…